What you'll learn in this cooking techniques class:

Pucker up! Learn how to make a variety of mouthwatering dishes with the bright, sunshiny flavor of lemons. They're not just for cocktails anymore!

Menu:

Bruschetta with Arugula, White Beans and Fried Lemons

Grilled Shrimp with Preserved Lemon and Parsley Pesto

Lemon Linguine with Parmesan Cheese and Basil

Lemon Pudding Cake with Raspberries

Skills Covered in Class Include:

Grilling Bread and Shrimp

Frying

Selecting Shrimp

Getting Familiar with Preserved Lemons

Making Pesto

Preparing Cream Sauces

Mixing Cake Batter

Whipping Egg Whites

Note: Students will work in groups of 3 to 5 people.

School Notes:Important:

Please note that upon purchase, your email address may be shared with The Chopping Block, and you will be receiving class and/or marketing information from the provider.

Also note that by purchasing seats for classes at The Chopping Block you are authorizing CourseHorse to charge your card if you order additional drinks and do not pay for them at the time of the class.

A one-week notice is required for cancellation of any class. If you do not cancel by telephone at least 1 week in advance of your scheduled class, we will charge your credit card in full for the class. Please feel free to send a friend in your place if you cannot attend and it is within one week of the class as no refunds will be available. All classes also have a non-refundable, non-transferable 10% fee for the operational and administrative costs incurred by The Chopping Block. This service fee will not be refunded and cannot be transferred in the case of any cancellation.

Reviews of Classes at The Chopping Block at the Mart (187)

(187 Reviews)

Lemon Lovers

Reviewed by Shannon S. on 4/14/2019

It was very very fun

Lemon Lovers

Reviewed by Kathryn L. on 4/8/2019

I always have fun at the chopping block. This class was fun and everything was delicious!

Lemon Lovers

Reviewed by Anonymous on 8/7/2017

Great instructor, but the setup felt a little chaotic with people needing to switch on and off burners, resulting in meals finished at different times of class and those who waited ate last. Great recipes though. Would recommend for private/group outings.

Lemon Lovers

Reviewed by Annessa S. on 5/23/2015

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